Analeptura lineola
This record describes Analeptura lineola (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Color pattern variable One of the most abundant summer day-flying longhorns in Great Smoky Mountains NP
Identification notes
Color pattern variable
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Cerambycidae (Longhorn Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Lepturinae
- Tribe
- Lepturini
- Genus
- Analeptura
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Adults common on flowers , especially Aruncus dioicus , Hydrangea arborescens , Vitis , and Smilacina racemosa
Geographic Range
Much of e. NA but apparently absent from the Gulf Coast
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larval hosts: hardwood trees, incl. birch ( Betula ), hornbeam ( Carpinus caroliniana ), and ironwood ( Ostrya virginiana ); also pines ( Pinus )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Analeptura lineola (Say 1824)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Analeptura lineola. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Coleoptera is the largest order of insects with over 400,000 described species, representing ~25% of all known animal species and ~40% of all insects. In the U.S. alone, nearly 30,000 beetle species have been identified.
Ecological role of the group
Beetles are prominent decomposers, especially in forests, breaking down dead wood and recycling nutrients. As predators, they reduce populations of pest insects. Many species are also important pollinators of flowering plants.
Economic and practical significance of the group
Beetles have major economic significance: leaf beetles (Chrysomelidae) and weevils (Curculionoidea) are among the most destructive agricultural pests globally, costing billions annually, while predatory species like ladybugs provide natural pest control.
Recorded sources for this group: Britannica, Smithsonian, NCSU Entomology. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Analeptura lineola (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by tom murray; Additional contributions by Beatriz Moisset , Bbarnd , Mike Quinn , v belov , Chuck Sexton
Frequently Asked Questions About Analeptura lineola
What is Analeptura lineola?
Analeptura lineola is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Analeptura lineola?
6‒12 mm
How do you identify Analeptura lineola?
Color pattern variable
Where is Analeptura lineola found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Adults common on flowers , especially Aruncus dioicus , Hydrangea arborescens , Vitis , and Smilacina racemosa |
| Range | Much of e. NA but apparently absent from the Gulf Coast |
What does Analeptura lineola eat?
The diet of the Analeptura lineola includes Larval hosts: hardwood trees, incl. birch ( Betula ), hornbeam ( Carpinus caroliniana ), and ironwood ( Ostrya virginiana ); also pines ( Pinus ).